Strapping In
Why You SHOULDN’T Velcro yourself or your child to the saddle.
1) (Unless you have a disability) You should not, EVER, need to be tied / strapped / Velcro-ed into the saddle; Learn to ride your horse and get into the motion of your horse and you wont have any problems.
2) Lets say you or your child are tightly strapped in and your horse spooks or something happens and the horse flips... YOU ARE STUCK. There is no bailing, there is no unstrapping yourself and then bailing. The horse WILL fall on you and you.
> Now, if you DO have a disability and need to be strapped into your saddle, please do NOT buy Velcro, there are saddles specially made for anyone with a riding disability and they are much safer than strapping yourself in for the ride.
>> If you need more info on these saddles etc, there is a PROFESSIONAL BARREL RACER, yes, a pro, who can no longer use her legs. and Yes, she still races and kicks ass! Her name is Amberley Snyder. Please feel free to look her up! Nothing should ever stop you from doing what you love and what youre passionate about... but do it safely.
